Food Safety Specialist

Food Safety Specialist

LOCATION

Watsonville, CA

No Remote

TYPE

Direct Hire

SALARY

$26 - $31 / hr

ID

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POSTED

Apr 17, 2026

Central Coast, CA (relocation support available)

$26-$31/hour + benefits

Overview

Leading produce company seeking a hands-on Food Safety Specialist to support food safety programs across field and refrigerated processing environments (70% facility / 30% field). This role partners closely with the Food Safety Manager and focuses on compliance, audits, training, and continuous improvement.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) and PCQI required.

Key Responsibilities

Support and execute food safety programs (FSMA, HACCP, GMP, GAP, LGMA)

Conduct facility and field inspections, audits, and risk assessments

Lead food safety training for field crews and plant teams

Support internal and third-party audits (GMP/GAP/organic)

Manage environmental monitoring, traceability, and mock recalls

Investigate issues and drive corrective actions

Qualifications

2-5+ years in food safety / QA (produce or food manufacturing)

PCQI required; PSR preferred

Experience in audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance

Comfortable in refrigerated processing and field environments

Strong communication and documentation skills

Bilingual English/Spanish required

Additional

Experience across multi-site operations a plus

Why This Role

Exposure to both field and processing operations

Strong growth path within food safety

High-impact role in a large-scale produce operation